Tender

Provision Of External Surveys To High Rise Dwellings Blocks In Various Locations

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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17 Oct 2018 at 11:21

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16 Oct 2018 at 14:32

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) is seeking tenders for the "Provision Of External Surveys To High Rise Dwellings Blocks In Various Locations". This public procurement is geared towards detailed surveys of approximately 54 high-rise dwelling blocks located in the West Midlands. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 15:00 on 6th November 2018. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2019 and conclude on 31st March 2023, with services to be phased over this four-year period.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in architectural, engineering, and surveying services, particularly those experienced in conducting structural assessments and building surveys. Businesses that excel in detailed reporting and possess capabilities for emergency repairs, thermographic studies, and laboratory testing are well suited to compete for this contract. With potential contract values historically ranging from £30,000 to £40,000 annually, successful firms may find substantial avenues for growth and engagement with local council projects.

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Notice Title

Provision Of External Surveys To High Rise Dwellings Blocks In Various Locations

Notice Description

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) is seeking tenders from qualified specialists to undertake detailed surveys of approximately 54 high rise dwelling blocks. Sandwell MBC is located within the West Midlands Conurbation. This tender is being sought by Urban Design and Building Services based at Sandwell Council House, Oldbury. Urban Design and Building Services (UDBS) operates as a large multi-disciplinary practice dealing with all aspects of Urban Design and Property Maintenance for all Council owned buildings and some external clients within and outside of the borough. UDBS are responsible for the design and maintenance related services to over 300 major sites comprising Schools, Public Libraries, Sports Facilities, Community Centres, Day Centres, Youth Centres, Office Accommodation, Low and High Rise Residential Properties and Public Open Spaces. These sites in many instances contain a number of discrete buildings. UDBS provides the lead role in all aspects of the commissioning and coordination of construction related design and maintenance services for the Council and are regarded as a valuable resource for building design and maintenance related services. The Council requires a qualified specialist to undertake detailed external surveys of approximately 54 high rise dwelling blocks, over a FOUR year period from April 2019 to March 2023, all as detailed in the attached documents and summaries below: a. The external inspection of high rise blocks of flats from abseil points or externally accessed, to determine the structural integrity of the blocks and to provide a detailed written report, providing recommended solutions, specifically the condition of the following major elements: Masonry - concrete & brickwork Windows/Doors/Curtain Walls/Rendered panels & coatings Balconies - asphalt/drainage/balustrades Roofs & Lift housings - water-tightness & drainage defects Metal corrosion Other minor areas - as identified in individual block specifications b. The written reports contained on a Compact Disc are to include the following elements - Refer also to Appendix 5, Schedule of Works File attached to the tender document: A detailed report, including recommendations and written in plain English. A schedule of defective elements, cross-referenced to the report A photographic record of the defective elements Laboratory testing & chemical analysis The provision of drawings in AutoCAD format Method statements c. The removal & making good of any loose external elements posing risk to public, as emergency repairs d. The provision The provision of surveys & reports in the following specific areas: Thermographic studies Radio Frequency (RF) Surveys [IL0: UNCLASSIFIED] Page 5 of 14 In order to match the Council's repairs and improvements programme, the Survey Works will be phased over a FOUR year period. The services provi... Additional information: Provision Of External Surveys To High Rise Dwelling Blocks In Various Locations Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) is seeking tenders from qualified specialists to undertake detailed surveys of approximately 54 high rise dwelling blocks. Sandwell MBC is located within the West Midlands Conurbation. This tender is being sought by Urban Design and Building Services based at Sandwell Council House, Oldbury. Urban Design and Building Services (UDBS) operates as a large multi-disciplinary practice dealing with all aspects of Urban Design and Property Maintenance for all Council owned buildings and some external clients within and outside of the borough. UDBS are responsible for the design and maintenance related services to over 300 major sites comprising Schools, Public Libraries, Sports Facilities, Community Centres, Day Centres, Youth Centres, Office Accommodation, Low and High Rise Residential Properties and Public Open Spaces. These sites in many instances contain a number of discrete buildings. UDBS provides the lead role in all aspects of the commissioning and coordination of construction related design and maintenance services for the Council and are regarded as a valuable resource for building design and maintenance related services. The Council requires a qualified specialist to undertake detailed external surveys of approximately 54 high rise dwelling blocks, over a FOUR year period from April 2019 to March 2023, all as detailed in the attached documents and summaries below: a. The external inspection of high rise blocks of flats from abseil points or externally accessed, to determine the structural integrity of the blocks and to provide a detailed written report, providing recommended solutions, specifically the condition of the following major elements: Masonry - concrete & brickwork Windows/Doors/Curtain Walls/Rendered panels & coatings Balconies - asphalt/drainage/balustrades Roofs & Lift housings - water-tightness & drainage defects Metal corrosion Other minor areas - as identified in individual block specifications b. The written reports contained on a Compact Disc are to include the following elements - Refer also to Appendix 5, Schedule of Works File attached to the tender document: A detailed report, including recommendations and written in plain English. A schedule of defective elements, cross-referenced to the report A photographic record of the defective elements Laboratory testing & chemical analysis The provision of drawings in AutoCAD format Method statements c. The removal & making good of any loose external elements posing risk to public, as emergency repairs d. The provision The provision of surveys & reports in the following specific areas: Thermographic studies Radio Frequency (RF) Surveys [IL0: UNCLASSIFIED] Page 5 of 14 In order to match the Council's repairs and improvements programme, the Survey Works will be phased over a FOUR year period. The services provided in each phase will take place in the period of October to January, for a maximum period of 16 weeks in each case. Contractors are invited to programme the works at their discretion, but within the period stated. Tender selection will be based on a Price assessment only to determine the most economically advantageous tenders. Historically the volume of works delivered through previous schemes, are typically valued at between PS 30,000 to PS 40,000 per annum. The Council accepts no liability in respect of any financial or contractual consequences (including but not limited to loss of profit) incurred by the Contractor as a result of the amount of work ordered or not ordered to be undertaken under the contract. Tenders are to be invited on the basis of a four year contract with no option to extend. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the Quotation document or other related documents. In Order To View a On-Line Questionnaire (if applicable) or Submit a Quotation, you will be required to' Opt-In'. Please be mindful that if you are cut and pasting your question responses onto the On-Line Questionnaire that you do so from a notepad document, this is due to the fact that some special characters are not accepted within the On-Line Questionnaire. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Tuesday 6th November 2018 at 15:00hrs Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2c31c221-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7df82c3f-4588-4178-b7cf-ee1b4ecb5b5d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services

71251000 - Architectural and building-surveying services

71315300 - Building surveying services

71355000 - Surveying services

79311000 - Survey services

79311200 - Survey conduction services

79311300 - Survey analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2023 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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